Join us for a free Deaf-led tour in British Sign Language and explore how architecture impacts people’s lives. In the tour you will have the chance to discuss the relationship between photography and architecture, from Hill & Adamson’s early experiments on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill through to spectacular contemporary photographs by Andreas Gursky and Chris Leslie which capture the breath-taking scale of modern buildings. Led by Trudi Collier, you will have the chance to socialise, explore art together and share your ideas.
This tour is in British Sign Language (BSL). If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
The Portrait is a few minutes’ cycle from Waverley Station. Take the Waverley Bridge exit, turn right, go up the hill to Princes Street. Turn left, then first right into St Andrew Square. Travel the short distance past St Andrew Square, turning right onto Queen Street. There are cycle parking places at the front of the building.
There is is a tram stop at St Andrew Square which is 2 minutes walk to the Portrait. Form the tram stop, go down North St Andrew Street. The Portrait is on your left at the junction with Queen Street.
The Portrait is a few minutes’ walk from Waverley Station. Take the Princes Street exit, cross the road and walk the short distance through St Andrew Square, turning left onto Queen Street.
Bus numbers 10, 11, 12, 16, 26 and 44 all go past the Portrait. Alternatively, take any Princes Street or city centre bus, to the East end of Princes Street, opposite Waverley Steps and walk through St Andrew Square, turning left onto Queen Street.
Follow routes for city centre and city centre attractions. There is no car park at the Gallery, and very limited on-street parking near the venue. We recommend that you park your car in one of the many city centre car parks instead, the nearest of which is the St James Quarter Car Park.
Friends of the Galleries get free unlimited entry to all exhibitions, and enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits including early exhibition access, special events and 10% discount in our cafes.
